Very much so, even Cole lost twice to them this year. Wonder if they go with Garcia over Happ, give the Rays a different look.
- Buff36

Hard to say, Tanaka is a loose cannon.

Right now, and while the TEs DO have drops, it's LB for me, as their weakness.
- Powerslave

Haven't heard anything on Milano yet, but I think a big space eater would help out. TE is a work in progress. And are Oline needs to get better especially in the run game.

You don't think they need another Center for at least this coming season and the next, or even long term (pending who they draft)?

Personally, I do not believe a Center core of Eichel, Staal, Cozens, and Lazar is enough for this coming season.
- kingcong39

Your opinion is fine.
I disagree for this season, it will be ok...Cozens learns alot more playing the 3C to learn the NHL game...sure, starting at wing for 10 -15 games is fine, but ultimately he should play the bulk of games at C.

For 1 season of Strome at or about $4.5m ...but will that be his demand? Will that be his Arb Award? He produced at 0.84 ppg, albeit playing with the Bread man. His possession metrics don't look great for a 3C position..And what production will he drive from 3C?...35 pts like most if his career when he doesn't have a premiere player on his line? Cozens should be fine there for 1+ seasons.

I'd rather upgrade the RW position.....spend that money on Josh Anderson who can fly and work the boards for Staal and Skinner while puting up 40pts himself (if the shoulder is in fact fully healed).

3C becomes more of a need in 1+ years, assuming Cozens becomes reasonably proficient.



Can they do better?

Hard to say, Tanaka is a loose cannon.
- SABRES 89

I am putting Tanaka's last start on the wet ball, hard to control the pitches he throws with a wet ball, splitter and slider.

Fleury + 2nd for what exactly? What are they looking for?
- Powerslave

Maybe to just get rid of a $7m contract? IDK what else they could expect back...a 6th/ 7th?

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
Wild and Sharks are expected to announce a Ryan Donato trade within the hour; San Jose getting Donato for a third-round pick in '21.
Both teams also still working on a separate Devan Dubnyk deal which if completed would be announced later today.

Your opinion is fine.
I disagree for this season, it will be ok...Cozens learns alot more playing the 3C to learn the NHL game...sure, starting at wing for 10 -15 games is fine, but ultimately he should play the bulk of games at C.

For 1 season of Strome at or about $4.5m ...but will that be his demand? Will that be his Arb Award? He produced at 0.84 ppg, albeit playing with the Bread man. His possession metrics don't look great for a 3C position..And what production will he drive from 3C?...35 pts like most if his career when he doesn't have a premiere player on his line? Cozens should be fine there for 1+ seasons.

I'd rather upgrade the RW position.....spend that money on Josh Anderson who can fly and work the boards for Staal and Skinner while puting up 40pts himself (if the shoulder is in fact fully healed).

3C becomes more of a need in 1+ years, assuming Cozens becomes reasonably proficient.



Can they do better?
- IonSabres

Kahun can play center for those 10-15 games

Pagnotta says things are heating up in Buffalo for a top 6 scorer

Plenty of chatter around Buffalo lately, as the Sabres are actively trying to trade for a top-six scorer. Something to watch out for.

From the fourth period

Plenty of chatter around Buffalo lately, as the Sabres are actively trying to trade for a top-six scorer. Something to watch out for.

From the fourth period
- Stripes77

Friedman tied us to the Coyotes this morning

Specifically Nick Schmaltz

8th overall. It gone!

Sounds like Calgary is ready to make a splash

8th overall. It gone!
- buffalofan19

Maybe. But I still them making a pick in the first round

Pagnotta says things are heating up in Buffalo for a top 6 scorer
- TheSabresTaco

As is needed. If it goes through I hope he isn't a small, softer one to add to the current mild wings

Sounds like Calgary is ready to make a splash
- Buff36

The best news I’ve heard is they’re going full retro on their jerseys

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
Wild and Sharks are expected to announce a Ryan Donato trade within the hour; San Jose getting Donato for a third-round pick in '21.
Both teams also still working on a separate Devan Dubnyk deal which if completed would be announced later today.
- GilPerreault11

@Powerslave
Wild planning on going with all wingers in 20-21, per GM Bill Guerin. "Hey, in 20 years they'll look back on my roster construction as a real 'game-changer', when I implemented the all-winged forward lines. Maybe we'll end next year with a big ol' fatty ZERO in the FO win/loss column, but this will just give our guys that much more time to get into position to defend. And defense wins championships." Not really sure what Wild face-off coach Zenon Konopka will actually do this upcoming season. More to come...

Friedman tied us to the Coyotes this morning

Specifically Nick Schmaltz
- Pegullaville

Wouldn't surprise me, been chatter about the Sabres and Arizona for a awhile know.

Friedman tied us to the Coyotes this morning

Specifically Nick Schmaltz
- Pegullaville

Yes, please. He's a C, though, yes?

Yes, please. He's a C, though, yes?
- Powerslave

He has the versatility to play both C and RW.

Also signed for 6 years at $5.85M per

8th overall. It gone!
- buffalofan19

Better be for something really good, or Gerbe is going to lose his mind.

Wouldn't surprise me, been chatter about the Sabres and Arizona for a awhile know.
- Buff36

Think you mentioned this one first. But this was back when Jason was still around, if I remember right.

Schmaltz would probably not cost much to acquire. I don't really have the analytics in front of me.. but aren't we looking at a more center-ready Kahun?

He has the versatility to play both C and RW.

Also signed for 6 years at $5.85M per
- Pegullaville

Correct me if I'm wrong, he was traded from Chi to Ari in the D Strome trade correct? At the time, everyone thought Chi got fleeced.

He has the versatility to play both C and RW.

Also signed for 6 years at $5.85M per
- Pegullaville

I did just see that, thanks!

Umm, yikes. He's a decent point producer, though.

Friedman tied us to the Coyotes this morning

Specifically Nick Schmaltz
- Pegullaville

Is Schmaltz a top 6?

Correct me if I'm wrong, he was traded from Chi to Ari in the D Strome trade correct? At the time, everyone thought Chi got fleeced.
- SDSabre

Yeah.